Summary
This week we continued our Philippians series, looking at 1:3–7 where Paul gives thanks with joy for the church’s partnership in the gospel, reminding us that true celebration and confidence come from locking arms together in God’s work, knowing He will finish what He started.
From the First Day Until Now — Partners in the Gospel
Philippians 1 reminds us that lasting joy grows where God’s people lock arms for the gospel.
Pastor Phil | Sept 7, 2025
Sermon Overview:
In week two of our Philippians series, we looked at Philippians 1:3–7 and saw Paul’s settled joy—even from prison—spring from three things: a grateful heart, a remembered story of God’s work in Philippi (Acts 16: Lydia, the jailer, a church born), and a deep partnership in the gospel.
Paul celebrates a shared, all-in commitment—more than casual fellowship; it’s shoulder-to-shoulder labor that cleans up messes, bears burdens, and advances the good news together. His confidence isn’t in people never failing, but in God, who “began a good work” and will bring it to completion in Christ. The call to us is clear: become partners in the gospel, let the gospel drive our attitudes and choices, and actively link arms to impact others for Jesus.